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BUILDING RESILIENCE IN HUMANITARIAN ORGANISATIONS IN ZIMBABWE: THE
SIGNIFICANCE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN DISASTER
RESPONSE
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The study aimed to assess the significance of Information and Communication Technology in
enhancing supply chain resilience and improve disaster response in humanitarian organisations
in Zimbabwe. The population for this study comprised 160…
enhancing supply chain resilience and improve disaster response in humanitarian organisations
in Zimbabwe. The population for this study comprised 160…
Position: 435 (183 views)
PREDICTING THE SPATIAL DETERMINANTS OF HUMAN–ELEPHANT
CONFLICT IN HWANGE DISTRICT
This study predicted the spatial determinants of human-elephant conflict in Victoria Falls town,
Hwange West communal area and the resettlement areas of Don Rovin, Mubiya and Kalala. The
study covered an elephant range of 4377km2. The…
Hwange West communal area and the resettlement areas of Don Rovin, Mubiya and Kalala. The
study covered an elephant range of 4377km2. The…
Position: 215 (318 views)
THE PERFORMANCE OF MARKETING AGENTS IN CHIBUKU INCLUSIVE VALUE CHAIN IN BEIRA, MOZAMBIQUE BY FERNANDO FERREIRA ALVES
The study was aimed at building and driving actual and potential Chibuku beer marketing agents
towards an inclusive value chain, for performance and income improvement and lifting them from
low livelihoods. The purpose was to include the marketing…
towards an inclusive value chain, for performance and income improvement and lifting them from
low livelihoods. The purpose was to include the marketing…
Position: 53 (465 views)
A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF CHALLENGES OF SUSTAINABILITY
IN THE OPERATIONS OF ANGOLAN NON-GOVERNMENTAL
ORGANISATIONS (NGOs): A CASE STUDY OF ACTIVITIES OF NGOs SAVE
THE CHILDREN AND FUNDAÇÃO YME, FROM 2000 TO 2010
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have gained an important role in development co-
operation during the last two decades. The development funding channelled through NGOs has
increased and the number of NGOs engaged in development activities,…
operation during the last two decades. The development funding channelled through NGOs has
increased and the number of NGOs engaged in development activities,…
Position: 316 (280 views)
BOARD APPOINTMENT PROCESSES AND THEIR IMPACT ON CORPORATE PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC ENTITIES IN ZIMBABWE
The purpose of the study was to determine the effectiveness of appointment systems for public entity boards in Zimbabwe in enhancing meritocracy, given the contribution of the parastatals
to the national economy. Most public entities in Zimbabwe…
to the national economy. Most public entities in Zimbabwe…
Position: 418 (217 views)
MIGRANTS, CRIMINALS AND STATE SECURITY
CONCERNS IN CONTEMPORARY SOUTH AFRICA: THE IMPLICATIONS OF LABELLING ON MIGRANT POLICY AND PRACTICE IN SOUTH AFRICA
This article discusses the policy aims of the South African Department of
Home Affairs (DHA) because it exposes foreign nationals, women and
migrants to differential treatment in South Africa today. The study involved
migrant labourers in…
Home Affairs (DHA) because it exposes foreign nationals, women and
migrants to differential treatment in South Africa today. The study involved
migrant labourers in…
Position: 346 (265 views)
DETERMINANTS OF FINANCIAL INCLUSION AMONG FEMALE FLEA
MARKET OWNERS IN SELECTED SUBURBS IN HARARE, ZIMBABWE
This study set out to investigate determinants of financial inclusion among female flea market
owners in selected suburbs in Harare, Zimbabwe. The study employed the mixed method research
approach, in which the quantitative paradigm was dominant.…
owners in selected suburbs in Harare, Zimbabwe. The study employed the mixed method research
approach, in which the quantitative paradigm was dominant.…
Position: 402 (234 views)
ROLE OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACT IN EMPLOYEE RETENTION FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN ZIMBABWE.
The study sought to analyse the role of the psychological contract in employee retention for
local authorities in Zimbabwe with specific reference to the Municipality of Chinhoyi. The study was
necessitated by a high exodus of skilled personnel. An…
local authorities in Zimbabwe with specific reference to the Municipality of Chinhoyi. The study was
necessitated by a high exodus of skilled personnel. An…
Position: 362 (259 views)
THE EFFECT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES IN ZIMBABWE: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) represent a crucial component of the national economy in Zimbabwe, yet they are beset by systemic operational challenges that affect their performance and reputation. There have been concerns about the effectiveness of…
Position: 458 (26 views)
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GROWTH, POVERTY AND INCOME
INEQUALITY:
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PRO-POOR GROWTH OF SOFALA PROVINCE
DURING THE PERIOD OF 1996-97 AND 2002-2003
Mozambique like many other developing countries has faced lack of information and
sometimes there is no detailed information about the poverty and inequality at district levels.
This research investigates the quality of growth in Sofala province, a…
sometimes there is no detailed information about the poverty and inequality at district levels.
This research investigates the quality of growth in Sofala province, a…
Position: 140 (348 views)
YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT AND ITS PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC EFFECTS ON
CAREER DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY OF GOKWE RURAL COMMUNITY,
ZIMBABWE
This study sought to evaluate the effects of unemployment on youth career development in Gokwe Rural Community, Zimbabwe. Employing a mixed-methods explanatory sequential design, the research involved a population of 375 individuals, with a final…
Position: 443 (42 views)
THE EFFICACY OF LEAN MANUFACTURING ON ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE. A
CASE STUDY OF ZIMBABWEAN BEVERAGES MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
The impact of Lean Manufacturing (LM) on organisational performance is an ongoing
discussion globally. Zimbabwean companies have implemented LM tools for operational
performance across various industries. The Beverage industry has also been…
discussion globally. Zimbabwean companies have implemented LM tools for operational
performance across various industries. The Beverage industry has also been…
Position: 388 (248 views)
THE ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONALS’ PERCEPTIONS ON
COMPLIANCE DISCLOSURES WITH IFRS/IAS IN ZIMBABWE
Position: 173 (333 views)
PUBLIC DEBT SERVICING IN ZIMBABWE: CHALLENGES AND IMPLICATIONS
Zimbabwe has been classified as being in debt distress and government debt has risen
substantially from just over 48% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2013 to an estimated
82% in 2017. Large fiscal deficits experienced by the country have partly…
substantially from just over 48% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2013 to an estimated
82% in 2017. Large fiscal deficits experienced by the country have partly…
Position: 95 (389 views)
INTERSECTING DIGITAL GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN
AFRICA
The advent of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and the internet has
revolutionalised the manner in which governments and citizens interact as well as service
delivery models. Digital tools have the potential to promote sustainable…
revolutionalised the manner in which governments and citizens interact as well as service
delivery models. Digital tools have the potential to promote sustainable…
Position: 422 (211 views)
THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN REVENUE MANAGEMENT IN ZIMBABWE
The government of Zimbabwe has continued with the economic management of protectionism since independence in 1980, which was being used by the former colonial government. The new black government embarked on huge expenditure on capital…
Position: 461 (24 views)
THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN SHAPING CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR AND BRAND
ENGAGEMENT AMONG YOUTH IN MASVINGO, ZIMBABWE
This study explored the role of social media in shaping consumer behaviour and brand
engagement among the youth in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. Using a mixed-methods paradigm, the
research combined quantitative data from 351 respondents and qualitative…
engagement among the youth in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. Using a mixed-methods paradigm, the
research combined quantitative data from 351 respondents and qualitative…
Position: 74 (415 views)
THE EFFECT OF BANK-SPECIFIC FACTORS ON BANKING SECTOR DEVELOPMENT IN
ZIMBABWE
The study sought to ascertain the effect of bank-specific factors on banking sector development
in Zimbabwe since the introduction of the multi-currency system. This was prompted by an
inability of Zimbabwe’s banking system to efficiently and…
in Zimbabwe since the introduction of the multi-currency system. This was prompted by an
inability of Zimbabwe’s banking system to efficiently and…
Position: 432 (198 views)
ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF COMMERCE GRADUATES 2000 – 2015
TRACER STUDY
This study traced graduates of the Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) Faculty of Commerce (FACOM) from year 2000 to year 2015 to assess curriculum relevance, graduate outcomes, and labour market alignment. A total of 150 self-administered questionnaires…
Position: 455 (27 views)
EXAMINING THE CONFLUENCE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, LEGAL FRAMEWORKS AND
BUSINESS ETHICS: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES AND DEBATES
Artificial intelligence is influencing how businesses operate and how people live and work in
the 21st century. To remain competitive, businesses are forced to integrate AI in their
operations or else face relegation. Since many businesses have…
the 21st century. To remain competitive, businesses are forced to integrate AI in their
operations or else face relegation. Since many businesses have…
Position: 267 (298 views)
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EXCHANGE RATE POLICY IN MOZAMBIQUE
FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE ECONOMY DURING 2000 - 2010
This study presents an assessment of the exchange rate policy, for sustainability of the
economy for Mozambique. The study covers the period (2000-2010). It begins with a
review of literature on the exchange rate policy and provides an updated…
economy for Mozambique. The study covers the period (2000-2010). It begins with a
review of literature on the exchange rate policy and provides an updated…
Position: 234 (311 views)
EXAMINING MALFEASANCES BEHIND THE UNDERPERFORMANCE OF STATE ENTITY BOARDS IN ZIMBABWE
Public entities in Zimbabwe have been experiencing frequent corporate failures that are
attributed to endless scandals that include embezzlement of funds, unscrupulous rewarding of tenders and nepotism. The primary objective of the study was,…
attributed to endless scandals that include embezzlement of funds, unscrupulous rewarding of tenders and nepotism. The primary objective of the study was,…
Position: 454 (28 views)
INFLUENCE OF EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT ON ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE AT THE
ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY (2019-2023)
The study sought to find out the influence of employee engagement on organisational performance at the Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU), which is a state university. The study was informed by the persistent feature of ZOU in the media for wrong…
Position: 427 (202 views)
DETERMINANTS OF FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY IN ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES
The study investigated how innovative financial resource mobilisation projects/programmes
improved the financial sustainability of Zimbabwe's public universities. Correlation and survey
research designs guided by positivist research theory were…
improved the financial sustainability of Zimbabwe's public universities. Correlation and survey
research designs guided by positivist research theory were…
Position: 90 (392 views)
IMPLEMENTATION OF FINANCIAL RESOURCE MOBILISATION PROGRAMMES TO
INCREASE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY IN ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES: A
PANACEA OR A PIPE DREAM?
The study sought to examine how innovative financial resource mobilisation
projects/programmes enhanced the financial sustainability of the public universities of
Zimbabwe. A combination of correlation and survey research design informed by the…
projects/programmes enhanced the financial sustainability of the public universities of
Zimbabwe. A combination of correlation and survey research design informed by the…
Position: 107 (377 views)